By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 31, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's column, Tony registers the number of completed passes for Michael Bradley against Scotland, checks in on Pablo Mastroeni's recovery from concussions, and finds Sporting Kansas City's local advantage. How many passes did Michael Bradley complete against Scotland this past weekend?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 29, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's column, Tony wonders who is right when there's a disagreement on formations. We also talk about points per game and what it means to have success as a forward. What's a formation? Did the United States play a 4-3-3 (as the lineup was listed on USsoccer.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 24, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Time for questions, where Tony asks about Brad Guzan's future, who players are fitting in following last week's trades in Major League Soccer, and comes up with two interesting choices for early season MVP candidates. What's the next step for US National Team goalkeeper Brad Guzan?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 15, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's column, Tony asks if a former National Team player could be in the running for coach of the year in MLS, questions the Sunday schedule, and uses stats to wonder what's really going on with Toronto's attack. Which US National Team alum is going to win MLS Coach of the Year this season?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 15, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's Q&A for what's happening in the game, Tony wonders who is buying tickets to some summer friendlies, tries to figure out Toronto's coaching shuffle, and highlights an American stalwart's season in charge of a European club. Who is the biggest surprise in the Castrol Index top ten?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 15, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's column, Tony looks at San Jose's tactical choices, the hottest teams in Major League Soccer, and asks what's with Houston playing on a Tuesday night. Is it already a little bit of a case of the bloom off the rose in San Jose?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 10, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Five Questions time, and we join those congratulating Sacha Kljestan on a job well done in Belgium, consider the playoff systems in use in Europe, and look at a stat that flatters Toronto FC. How did Sacha Kljestan react to being asked to become a holding midfielder during RSC Anderlecht's run to the title in Belgium?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 8, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony avoids any discussion of statistics and asks which MLS coach got a vote of confidence already, wonders how many season-tickets the Whitecaps have sold, makes plans for the month of June, and shakes his head in disbelief at some of the League's uniform combinations.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 3, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony looks at playmakers in MLS, average annual pay per player across sports, and a measuring of success for forwards. Are fullbacks the new playmakers in MLS? Look at almost any chalkboard from MLSsoccer, and for the most part, fullbacks are getting the most touches in a game.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (May 1, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's column, Tony points to the obvious when it comes to the Fire's performance, examines the effect Colorado's formation shift had in their win, and seeks a silver lining for Montreal and Portland. Does Chicago coach Frank Klopas have a point when he complains his team doesn't get the calls from the officials?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 26, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony asks about examines player confidence in Toronto, wonders when David Ferreira will be back for FC Dallas, and sees an unexpected entry in the MLS Castrol Index rankings. Who's going to the MLS Cup Playoffs?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 24, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, we question whether or not an MLS club has really made a "very huge progression," talk about the red cards scenario RSL faced last Saturday, and the disparity when you compare games played in Major League Soccer.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 19, 2012) US Soccer Players -- It's Thursday, and Tony joins Robert Warzycha in looking for answers in Columbus, details Kansas City's impressive defense, and offers no excuses for MLS attendance. What is Coach Robert Warzycha doing to shake up the Columbus attack?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 17, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Time for questions, with Tony asking about Portland's defensive problems, the mindset needed to play a 433, and scoring woes at DC United. How often does a team lead MLS in both goals scored and goals allowed? Not often even at this stage, but right now, the Red Bulls are in the conversation, having scored 16 (first) and allowed 10 (tied.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 12, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony doesn't question the value of Kyle Beckerman and Graham Zusi, asks about goals in this weekend's Houston-Chicago game, and wonders if 'soccer player' needs to be on an executive's resume. How good was Kyle Beckerman this past weekend?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 10, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's edition, Tony looks at MLS teams winning three in a row convincingly, Chivas' home attendance, Colorado's tactical shift, the opening of the NASL season, and Carlos Bocanegra's view on Rangers' future. How many MLS teams have won three consecutive games by three or more goals?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 5, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony looks at Seattle's challenges, asks about Club Tijuana's form in the Clausura, wonders what Bora Milutinovic is up to, and joins Schellas Hyndmann in seeking answer's to Dallas' sloppy early season play. After a tough loss to San Jose, going on the road, and earlier elimination from the CONCACAF Champions League, what's the best news to come.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Apr 3, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony looks at shots taken and goals scored in MLS, inquires, wonders if Vancouver's attack will catch up to its defense, and asks about changes to the Whitecaps. Which team leads MLS in total shots taken? Kansas City, with a whopping 81 in four games, after Sunday night.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 29, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's edition, Tony asks when the FIFA reform report will be released, looks at MLS designated player distinctions, and wonders which teams are going down in Spain What's happening with the anticipated FIFA reform, transparency, and anticorruption report?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 27, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, we learn about the chances for two National Teamers Abroad clubs before turning to the early season statistics from Major League Soccer. Can Michael Bradley's Chievo Verona still finish above Inter Milan in Serie A this season?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 20, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's Questions, Tony discusses several ways to view MLS attendance, the number of games at the Home Depot Center, and the prognosis in New Jersey. What is even sillier than 'Power Rankings' of MLS teams this early in the season?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 20, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Today's edition, Tony looks at Vancouver's success on the road, the Earthquake's central midfield problems, Fulham's struggles, and Americans in the Bundesliga. Now in their second season, how many road wins do the Whitecaps have in MLS?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 15, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony looks at nicknames in MLS, Everton's 'Cup or league' debate, and how Tim Ream's Bolton Wanderers are doing. Can we stop with the nicknames in MLS? Blue Collar Boys. The Black and Red. The Hoops. Rojiblancos.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 13, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony puts on his sponsor unaffiliated warm clothes to watch Major League Soccer's first weekend of play, asking about shirt sponsors, Chivas USA's struggles, and statistical validity. How many teams do not have shirt sponsors?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 8, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony asks about opportunities for American players in the League, wonders where DC United should be playing its home games, and looks at what the numbers mean for Michael Bradley at Chievo Verona. Is MLS Commissioner Don Garber concerned that the total amount of minutes played by Americans in MLS has gone down?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 6, 2012) US Soccer Players -- For Tuesday, Tony asks how preseason went for Chivas USA, looks at where George John will be lining up, wonders who FIFA.com thinks will have a breakout season in MLS, and examines preseason attendance in Tucson. How did the preseason end for Chivas USA?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Mar 1, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's edition, Tony asks about Salt Lake's roster decisions, attendance in Seattle, the League's commitment to protecting attacking players, and the philosophy behind the Impact's roster decisions. How many players on their roster have suited up for Salt Lake for at least five consecutive seasons?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 28, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony looks at Major League Soccer's all-time statistical leaders, Nottingham Forest's league position, and an upcoming attendance record in Toronto. At the end of this coming MLS season, could Landon Donovan be the all-time MLS leader in any statistical categories?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 23, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Thursday's Five Questions, Tony looks at a delayed start in India, Brad Davis's recovery, and Franz Beckenbauer's Fair Play ideas. So how's it working out with the fledgling Premier Soccer League? Not so well. As expected with any startup league, the problems began to mount.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 21, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony looks at the Earthquakes' work towards a new stadium, Landon Donovan's positive influence on Everton, Salt Lake's injury problem, and Bolton's chances for survival. So, what are the chances the Earthquakes' stadium gets approved this week by the San Jose Planning Commission?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 14, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's edition, Tony looks at key roster-building and Champions League dates, notes a worthy honor for CJ Brown, questions how San Jose is going to get their attacking talent on the field, and wonders if Michael Bradley's Chievo can score enough to keep themselves up.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 14, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition of the Questions, Tony asks about Everton's tactics against Chelsea, where the real problems might lie for Portugal's Sporting, and how Major League Soccer is viewed in financial terms. How did Everton win the tactical battle against Chelsea this past weekend?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 9, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Tony looks at an innovative marketing plan by the Rapids, asks about Edson Buddle's childhood role models, and sees the Western Conference getting more difficult. Who is the 31st best player in the English Premier League, according to the latest Castrol Rankings?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 7, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's edition, Peter Vermes' shocking plan to get the most out of Bobby Convey, David Beckham confronts a referee over a red card, how Peter Nowak is building the Union, and the struggles of Jozy Altidore's AZ Alkmaar. What is Peter Vermes' (early) plan to get the best out of Bobby Convey?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 2, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Tony looks at changes at Leeds United, Major League Soccer's market penetration, and a visit to Hoffenheim in today's edition of Five Questions. So Robbie Rogers, are you enjoying playing under Simon Grayson? Welcome to Leeds, eh? Grayson was fired yesterday after a 4-1 loss to Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City, replaced by Leeds Youth Team manager Neil Redfearn, at least on.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Jan 19, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition, Tony looks at the longer MLS season debate, an unexplored benefit of preseason training, Marco Etcheverry's new job, and contrasting styles of MLS management. Can you name at least one non-MLS city which is very excited about MLS pre-season training?

Thursday's Questions, and Tony finds proof of the smartest coach in MLS, wonders how Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City are doing, and would like to see MLS have things lined up before they make announcements. Will Jurgen Klinsmann's focus on fitness during the January camp help the MLS players in camp during the first part of the long season?

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Jan 19, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's edition, Tony asks about Everton's tactics and upcoming schedule, looks at Steve Cherundolo's Hannover '96 back in action in Germany, wonders about the Rapids' priorities going into the season, and asks Joe Cannon not to quit his day job.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Jan 19, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In today's Questions, Tony wonders if it's possible for a professional soccer player to have a more bizarre few days than DaMarcus Beasley and his Puebla teammates. From there, we look at changes in New England, and wonders about the Fire's signings and DC's attack.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Jan 17, 2012) US Soccer Players -- In Tuesday's edition of the Five Questions, US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann talks competition and Tony presents a case study in using Major League Soccer's model in another part of the world. Also, Wilmer Cabrera's exit as U-17 coach and Open Cup changes.